Dough Knife Info

A dough knife isn't actually a "knife" in the traditional sense. It’s a flat, rectangular tool—usually stainless steel with a wooden or plastic handle—designed to act as an extension of your hand.

: It glides under wet, slack dough that would otherwise glue itself to your fingers. dough knife

: The straight edge allows you to "chop" dough into even rolls or loaves without tearing the delicate gluten structure. A dough knife isn't actually a "knife" in